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There are winners all round in mediation; reputations are restored, trust is rebuilt and relationships, re-affirmed. This year, take a journey with us as we lift off with tips and tools on building trust and understanding, and of course, trends on effective dispute management.

At SIMC, our work goes beyond providing mediation services. At the heart of why we do what we do, nurturing a culture of respect and sense of community are core values; this means giving back to society whenever we can and in whatever small way possible. 

Last Friday evening (10 Dec) we welcomed a new cohort of SIMC Specialist Mediators (Singapore) onboard and took the opportunity to express our appreciation to our partners and collaborators. 

We are grateful to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Law, Ms Lai Wei Lin, for gracing the event as our Guest-of-Honour and presenting the Certificates of Appointment to our newly-minted Specialist Mediators ...

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed business practices—both for better and for worse. Mediation is not an exception to this case. In his opinion piece in the Business Times (published on 4th December 2021) Mr George Lim SC, Chairman of the Singapore International Mediation Centre spoke about these changes and provided some insights about what this could mean for where mediation is headed ...

SIMC is pleased to come on board the International Mediation Singapore (IMSG) Competition 2021 as a Knowledge Partner!

In 2019, history was made with the signing of the Singapore Convention on Mediation. In conjunction with the Singapore Convention week, the International Mediation Singapore (IMSG) competition was organised. An international mediation and mediation advocacy competition for ...

SIMC in the News:

In an interview with Korean legal publication Law Times (Headline: Global Settlement Rate from Mediation Exceeds 70%), SIMC Chairman Mr George Lim SC explained the process of commercial mediation and highlighted some of its key advantages: it saves time, offers confidentiality and enables parties to maintain an amicable relationship.

Nikkei today reported on the Singapore Convention on Mediation and the progress in which States are coming on board.

Acknowledging that many countries—including the U.S. and China—have yet to ratify the international treaty, Singapore’s second minister for law, Mr Edwin Tong SC, said, “In its initial stages, just like any new convention, it will take a bit of time, simply because besides a ...

We were privileged to be part of the Singapore Convention Week and UNCITRAL Academy 2021 on 7 and 8 September 2021, in partnership with the Singapore Ministry of Law and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). 

Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, mediation has been gaining currency in recent times, as a dispute resolution method that is economical, efficient, effective, preserves relationships and builds harmony, whether the disputing parties are from corporates or communities.  At the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) for example, the caseload for the first half of this year is ...

Lianhe Zaobao (联合早报) yesterday reported on the increasing role of mediation for cross-border commercial disputes.

The impact of Covid-19 has made it hard for parties to comply with their contractual obligations, leading to difficulties in business relationships. However, the non-compliance may not have occurred due to the fault of either party. In such circumstances, it makes sense to mediate any ...